Black Pearl is a part of Chanel's Collection les Perles de Chanel. I admit, I was going to pass on this color. From initial pictures and swatches, I didn't think that this color was going to live up to the hype of past Chanel lacquers. Though it may not be "Jade-worthy," Black Pearl is a sophisticated and a tr
ès chic take on a black/grey polish. The overall effect is a lustrous steel gray with green irisdescent shimmer. After seeing the bottle in real life, I really appreciated the green in the shade. It brings a luminous effect to what could just be a flat steel metallic. Instead, Black Pearl is a very grown-up and not at all gothy color. You could definitely get away with this color at work even in a conservative environment.
I found my bottle's formulation to be a little thin, but it wasn't at all streaky or runny. Two coats for opacity. Three thin coats would probably be best for a soft and pearly finish.
Can you see the green in the shade?
Black Pearl is $25 for 13ml, 0.4oz. Black Pearl is limited edition and available at Chanel counters and at
chanel.com.
What are your thoughts on this Black Pearl? Do you have any favorite Chanel lacquers?
